Vogue Williams has shared a peculiar story about her ex-husband, Westlife singer Brian McFadden, involving an impulsive tattoo decision during a heated argument. The 40-year-old media personality, who married McFadden in 2012 and divorced in 2017, recounted the incident on her popular podcast, My Therapist Ghosted Me, sparking amusement and disbelief among listeners.
The Bizarre Tattoo Incident
According to Williams, the strange episode occurred while she was getting her hair done at a salon. In the midst of a disagreement, McFadden left the premises only to return later with a fresh tattoo on his wrist—the exact date of their wedding, September 2, 2012, permanently inked. Williams described the moment as shocking, noting that she was taken aback by his sudden gesture during a tense situation.
"One of my exes, the one that people will know, we were like mid-argument and he came back, I was getting my hair done, and he came back into the hairdressers and he had gotten our wedding date tattooed across his wrist," Williams explained. She added that the tattoo has since been covered up with a Batman logo, a change she found equally surprising. "If you look at that same wrist now, it has been replaced with a Batman tattoo with the Batman logo. I don’t remember ever knowing he was that into Batman. I was like, ‘Woah, we’ve really fallen out.'"
Podcast Co-Host's Reaction
Joanne McNally, Williams' co-host on the podcast, reacted with humor to the story. She joked that if a partner did something similar for her, she would be easily swayed. "I mean, you are divorced. I'm such a simpleton that if I had a fight with a lad and he came back and he had like a tattoo of anything to do with me, I would be f***y fluttering back into the sack, I’d be done, I’m so pathetic," McNally quipped, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
Background on Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden's Relationship
Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden began dating in 2011, with McFadden proposing in January 2012. They tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Florence, Italy, later that year. However, their marriage was short-lived, as they announced their separation in 2015 and finalized their divorce in 2017. The tattoo incident adds a quirky footnote to their relationship history, illustrating the emotional complexities of their time together.
McFadden's Batman Tattoo Revelation
Brian McFadden publicly showcased his Batman tattoo in a social media post in 2016, less than nine months after the couple announced their split. He captioned the image with, "Guess my love batman is for life!! New tattoo," indicating a shift in his personal symbolism. This move from a wedding date to a superhero emblem underscores the changes in his life post-divorce.
Vogue Williams' Current Life with Spencer Matthews
Since her divorce from McFadden, Vogue Williams has moved on and found happiness with reality TV star Spencer Matthews. The couple met in 2017 while both were participants on Channel 4's The Jump, though Williams had to withdraw due to an injury. Their relationship flourished, leading to an engagement in January 2018 during a trip to see The Lion King in London's West End. They married at the Glen Affric estate in Scotland, owned by Matthews' family, and now share three children: Theodore, Gigi, and Otto.
In a light-hearted twist, Williams revealed on her podcast that Spencer Matthews is also considering getting a tattoo, possibly featuring her name. She expressed mixed feelings about this, saying, "Oh God, please no. I'm sorry. I just… Spenny's on that bus too and I have to say to Spenny, ‘Do you know what, you’re an adult, do whatever you want. I can’t fight anymore about it.'" She added that Matthews mentioned starting with her name, to which she responded, "I’m like, ‘That’s disgusting, I don’t even like my name.'"
Brian McFadden's New Chapter
Brian McFadden has also moved forward with his life. In 2019, he announced his engagement to PE teacher Danielle Parkinson, and the couple married in July 2025 during an intimate ceremony in Newquay, Cornwall. This marks a new beginning for the former Westlife star, leaving the tattoo drama and his past with Williams behind.
The story of Vogue Williams and Brian McFadden's tattoo moment serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and often humorous aspects of celebrity relationships. Through her podcast, Williams continues to engage audiences with candid anecdotes, blending entertainment with personal reflection.
